Seven young adults from across the globe traveled to Salt Lake City to explore the significance of temples in a video series that has now surpassed two million views on YouTube.
The six-part project titled “Dedicate,” produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, premiered on October 4, 2026, following the October 2026 general conference. The series features participants Emie Alvez from the Philippines, Sora Murata from Japan, Favour Onyinyechukwu Okeke from Ghana, Mathéo Depuydt from France, Bella Machado Guimarães from Brazil, Alex Cazier from Alabama, and Lehi Balboa León from Mexico.
Throughout the episodes, the group tours the under-construction Salt Lake Temple, visits historic church sites, and meets with senior leadership. During a premiere screening at the Legacy Theater on Temple Square on October 5, 2026, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf addressed the gathering about the project’s broader reach.
“I’m very pleased that we were a part of this today, but I just want you to see it is part of this greater purpose,” President Uchtdorf said. “In a year from now, we will dedicate the house of the Lord again, and it will be something which will affect the whole world.”
President Uchtdorf was joined at the October screening by Elder Gary E. Stevenson, Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman, and Sister Tamara W. Runia. The production focuses on the theme “Rejoice in Christ,” aiming to illustrate how temple covenants impact individuals, families, and communities.
Subsequent episodes expanded the project’s footprint through international screenings. On October 17, 2026, hundreds gathered near the Mexico City Mexico Temple for the third episode, which follows the group to a film set in Goshen, Utah, featuring a re-creation of ancient Jerusalem. Elder Jose L. Alonso spoke to the audience at that event, encouraging attendees to focus on listening to Christ during temple worship.
On October 24, 2026, young adults gathered in Accra, Ghana, Aba, Nigeria, and Cocody, Côte d’Ivoire, for the release of the fourth episode, which tracks the participants to the historic Kirtland Temple in Ohio. Those gatherings included moderated question-and-answer sessions where attendees discussed personal discipleship and gospel principles.
By October 31, 2026, the series surpassed 2 million views on YouTube as viewers gathered near the Manila Philippines Temple for the fifth episode, which centers on family sealing ordinances. Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong addressed the congregation during the screening, telling attendees to rededicate their lives when facing personal shortcomings.
Episodes 1 through 5 are currently available on the Church’s YouTube channel and on Amazon Prime. The final sixth episode is scheduled for release in April 2027 to coincide with the public opening of the Salt Lake Temple.
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